Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
·
Hofgeismar, Hessen
·
Since 1919
AKG Group, also known as AKG Thermotechnik International GmbH, is headquartered in Hofgeismar, Hessen, Germany, and was founded in 1919. It is a family-owned, privately held company with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company designs and manufactures heat exchangers, coolers, and thermal management systems for the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. In February 2026, AKG announced that its Türkiye subsidiary would commission a new production line by the end of the first quarter.
AKG Group at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Hofgeismar, Hessen
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Medical
Military & Defense
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
107 years in operation (founded 1919).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
AKG Group, also known as AKG Thermotechnik International GmbH, is headquartered in Hofgeismar, Hessen, Germany, and was founded in 1919. It is a family-owned, privately held company with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company designs and manufactures heat exchangers, coolers, and thermal management systems for the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. In February 2026, AKG announced that its Türkiye subsidiary would commission a new production line by the end of the first quarter.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1919 |
Headquarters | Hofgeismar, Hessen |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What AKG Group makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists thermal management, cooling modules, and vacuum brazing among its capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Thermal Management, Pump, Electronics, Coating (source: akg-group.com).
Certifications
AKG Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — akg-group.com
ISO 14001 — akg-group.com
ISO 50001 — akg-group.com
ISO 9001 — akg-group.com
Latest developments
2026-09-27 — News (akg-group.com)
2026-02-27 — AKG Türkiye, ilk çeyrek sonunda yeni üretim hattını devreye alacak - Ekonomim (ekonomim.com)
2026-02-26 — From a classic to the future of mobility – AKG supports the E-Beetle project at the University of Kassel (akg-group.com)
2025-09-22 — AKG joins the “Bahnmacher Kassel” – tram premiere showcases the strength of the rail industry (akg-group.com)
2025-07-07 — Change in Management at AKG Group (akg-group.com)
2025-04-16 — AKG at bauma 2025: Innovative cooling solutions. Global connections. (akg-group.com)
Company details
AKG Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business, and in July 2025 it announced a change in management. AKG Group was founded in 1919, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Hofgeismar, Hessen. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 107 years in operation (founded 1919). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does AKG Group make?
AKG Group, also known as AKG Thermotechnik International GmbH, is headquartered in Hofgeismar, Hessen, Germany, and was founded in 1919. It is a family-owned, privately held company with an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $100 to 250 million. The company designs and manufactures heat exchangers, coolers, and thermal management systems for the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. In February 2026, AKG announced that its Türkiye subsidiary would commission a new production line by the end of the first quarter.
Where is AKG Group headquartered?
AKG Group is headquartered in Hofgeismar, Hessen (31 Am Hohlen Weg, Hofgeismar, Hessen, 34369).
When was AKG Group founded?
AKG Group was founded in 1919.
How big is AKG Group?
AKG Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does AKG Group hold?
AKG Group lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Related suppliers
Explore other suppliers in the LightSource directory:
Last verified Nov 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.
Location & contact
Phone
+49 567 18830
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Evaluating suppliers like these?
This profile comes from a public-data sample of around 1,000 companies. Book a demo to see the full LightSource marketplace and supplier discovery platform — 1M+ credible suppliers, with AI-run sourcing events.